Facts on the Battle of Mobile Bay
The Battle of Mobile Bay took place in the state of Alabama and is considered the last battle of the Civil War. During this battle, Union Admiral David Glasgow Farragut said "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." This quote is probably the most remembered part of the battle.
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Mobile Bay
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Mobile Bay was a Confederate port and arguably one of the most well-defended ports of the South. This bay was home to Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines. These forts were well-protected, with 47 guns and 16 guns, respectively, in their artillery batteries.
About
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The Battle of Mobile Bay took place in August 1864, when Union soldiers attacked the Confederate forces and their ironclad vessel CSS Nashville. At the time, the Civil War had already been going on for four years, and both armies had been diminished by defeats.
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Torpedoes
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The Confederates had protected these forts with a series of mines that were placed in the bay. These mines formed a triple line around the bay; each mine was capable of sinking a ship if the mine were detonated below it.
Result
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By the end of the battle, Admiral Farragut was able to capture Mobile Bay, despite the heavy artillery and torpedoes. This win was significant because it blocked the supply lines of the Confederate Army during the end of the war. This bay remained occupied by the Union until the end of the war.
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